English Pronunciation: T after R like in PARTY - American English

The video tutorial discusses the pronunciation of the letter T in American English, particularly when it appears between vowels or after an R and before a vowel. It highlights how native speakers often pronounce T as a D sound in these contexts. The tutorial also explains the R consonant sound when it functions as a vowel, providing examples to illustrate these pronunciation patterns. The video concludes by encouraging viewers to recognize these patterns in speech, even if they choose not to adopt them in their own pronunciation.

What is a common pronunciation of the letter T when it appears between two vowel sounds in American English?

• As a hard T sound

• As a D sound

• As a silent letter

• As a Z sound

In which scenario is the letter T sometimes pronounced as a D sound, according to the video?

• When it is part of a consonant cluster

• When it is at the end of a sentence

• When it follows an R and precedes a vowel

• When it is at the beginning of a word

How does the R consonant sound function when it is not at the beginning of a syllable?

• Like the 'IRR' vowel sound

• As a Z sound

• As a silent letter

• As a hard R sound

Which word is used as an example to illustrate the R consonant sound functioning like a vowel?

• Butter

• Party

• Alert

• Water

What effect does changing the T to a D sound have in American English phrases?

• It adds emphasis to the phrase

• It smooths out the pronunciation

• It makes the phrase sound more formal

• It makes the phrase sound British